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[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
We can't make any guarantees with custom ROMs but we should be stable. I'll see if we can get this on one of our test phones.
[Android Apps and Games] ratbags:
Been using adguard but it's recently been crashing so I thought I'd try adclear. First site I visit is this one and lo and behold loads of ads all over the forum - not that I begrudge XDA ads but it proved a good test. Uninstalled.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
We're sorry that happened! We hope you'll give us another look in the future.
[Android Apps and Games] akil.lv:
adblock plus is not good

urs woking fine.

Does tat block ads by using ip tables/host?:confused:
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Our VPN uses custom and easylist filters that detect ad domains.
[Android Apps and Games] harsh.:
[MENTION=7253675]SEVEN_AdClear[/MENTION]

Ty for your work.. checking in after long tym and now it's working just perfectly on my device running LOS 13.

:D.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Awesome! Let us know if you need any help.
[Android Apps and Games] Im_Gumby:
Submitted this via app feedback, but will put it here as well: When I open the notification bar and see "VPN is activated by AdClear", when I press on that, I get a popup box showing "AdClear, Session: adclear, Duration: ##:##:##, Sent: #.## MB, Received: #.## MB". If I click the disconnect option, it turns off for 10 seconds then relaunches. It would be nice to be able to enable/disable the application from that notification popup screen, rather than a widget or from the application itself.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Thanks for letting us know here as well. The team should respond to you shortly.
[Android Apps and Games] mermade:
Feature Requests:

1. It would be good to be able to clear the statistics (Block count & Filter log). I did not see this anywhere in the settings.

2. Can you also include a "Mobile Filter" subscription in the list. I am still seeing ads in some apps after enabling the VPN. Easylist is mostly suitable for blocking ads/trackers in websites and does not block many mobile ad domains.
[Android Apps and Games] krazekid7:
Hey adclear team, you guys are referring to the wrong link to download OG YouTube! This is the official link : http://ogmods.net/home/ogyoutube
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Oh thank you! I thought that site looked a little fishy.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
We're currently in the process of getting statistics revamped in our new UI. Expect this feature soon.

We do block mobile ads using our own custom filters. What are the apps in question?
[Android Apps and Games] harsh.:
Wt u say making the icon round . Rather then square just like in nougat.
[Android Apps and Games] krazekid7:
Here's my biggest issue with adclear right now. When you turn on Ad Blocking for Reddit sync, it doesn't allow you to actually load any content because it blocks Reddit since it goes through HTTPS. Adguard handle all apps fine without destroying the app. Same goes for ad blocking Aptoide, it makes the app unable to load any content.
[Android Apps and Games] mermade:
I saw ads in the app "Secret Recorder HD".

One other question. I was monitoring the connections being established from various apps and saw that AdClear made connections to some facebook domains (see attached). Can you explain why AdClear is making these connections? From first glance, it looks like some kind of tracking.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Yes, we use Facebook for some analytics. It's just to see # of downloads, our most visited screens, language distribution, macro stuff like that.

and thanks, we'll take a look at those ads. Can you send us a connection report fthrough the menu?
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
That should not be happening. We've made it a point to work for any reddit app. Can you replicate this with AdClear on then send us a connection report through the AdClear menu? We'd like to see what's causing this.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Thanks for the suggestion! It's definitely on our list, but we're currently trying to roll out our firewall right now, so it may be a bit before we get around to it.
[Android Apps and Games] milojoseph:
Is it possible to block ads from instagram plz. Also the ability to add our own host files.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
We're working on instagram, but we aren't open to supporting host files as of now. We'll revisit that when we finish our rollout of new features.
[Android Apps and Games] linkhunter:
pretty hard to read the texts in portrait mode on Samsung view when is locked in landscape mode
[Android Apps and Games] milojoseph:
Thanks lastly, reddit sync and YouTube is causing problems with 404 error and ads showing. I tried to send a log to capture, but for some odd reason it doesnt record for my s7e nougat

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And it suck that users cant add some of their filters. I'm coming from adgaurd and users were able too. I really don't want to go back
[Android Apps and Games] krazekid7:
Can you guys PLEASE add DNS level adblocking and the option to disable HTTPS adblocking for specific apps?
[Android Apps and Games] realista87:
tested on a ulefone power, not rooted.

works good as far i know, ad deleted from chrome browser and apps.... just sometimes they reappear...but after a new one refresh, they return not be loaded

the best adblock i tested so far! of course for not rooted phones, with root i still continue to prefer adaway and its simple mod host
[Android Apps and Games] krazekid7:
AdBlocker doesn't work on og YouTube 2.6
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
We're working on landscape mode. It's a lower priority for us, which has made us put it off for a while. I'll try to push for it tin our meetings.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
I'd try sending one again.

The filters is something we've been investigating doing. We'd have to fix a lot of code to be able to do it, so it will take a lot of planning before we'd get started on it.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
I'll let the team know. We're currently rolling out quite a few features, but when we go back to drawing board, so to speak, it'll definitely be discussed.
[Android Apps and Games] Im_Gumby:
Still no response on this yet.

Another suggestion: would be nice to have the ability to whitelist based on an IP range (I cannot access my WiFi router's admin while AdClear is installed, access the router via set IP address)
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
I believe we had another instance on this as well, (unless your email address starts with "co"). Did they respond?

The IP whitelisting is an interesting idea. I'll see if that's feasible with our current backend code right now. I believe it was a feature in OpenChannel.
[Android Apps and Games] jjjameson:
Hello,

I'm using Galaxy S7 Edge on Android 7.0 and while i try to uninstall AdClear, Settings app keeps crashing on Device Administrators uncheck app page so i can't uninstall the app. Can you help me to uninstall the app? Thank you..
[Android Apps and Games] Im_Gumby:
My address does start with cor... probably mine :)
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
hey there! Sorry this is happening. I would first suggest a hard reboot to see if that fixes it. It seems like this is an Android problem. You might want to remove the certificate first in your trusted credentials (under Security). Let me know if that helps.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Good deal. We believe this should be fixed in our next update.
[Android Apps and Games] Zero3K:
1. Please add DIRECTV to the list of excluded apps. It doesn't connect to the DVR, etc. when its being filtered by AdClear.

2. One or more of the filters is causing WeatherBug to not work properly (it keeps trying to load the weather information). Please take a look at them and remove/change the ones that are causing it.

3. It shouldn't be disabling itself temporarily when the device is rebooted.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
We'll get that added. Can you send us a connection report through the app about weatherbug?

And reboots will shut off the VPN functionality. There would be a lot of network issues if it didn't.
[Android Apps and Games] jjjameson:
Hello,

Thank you for your answer. I have deleted certificates, restarted in safe mode, installed an uninstaller even, but still couldn't delete the app. I don't want to hard reset my phone :(
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Have you tried the uninstall button in the menu inside of AdClear? Don't hard reset! We'll do all we can to help you out.

edit: check our developer's instruction below.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVENDev:
Hello, have you tried clearing the cache? I would try the steps in this link https://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-28028. You may also try clearing the cache in "Settings" and "Google Play Services" apps just to be safe. Clearing cache should not affect your data like a reset will. After these steps retry uninstalling by unchecking "Device Administrator" and "Uninstall" like you did previously.

This doesn't sound like AdClears issue as much as a system issue so hopefully, it's just the cache giving issues (easy fix). If not please let us know.
[Android Apps and Games] thelous:
download on xda is down, on site i am able to download. device: honor 7 lite aka honor 5c NEM-L21 android 6.0!
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
What happened when you tried to download from here?
[Android Apps and Games] thelous:
i get this error: Download Information

This download file is not currently available (it was deleted or disabled).

however why i cant install any versions of app, always "error opening apk"
[Android Apps and Games] jjjameson:
Hi,

I have tried wipe cache Google Play Services and Device Cache from recovery. Still nothing :(

I recorded a video for you if you want to check and see if i miss anything.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9UkyZm8jNqJQ1REcWlHZG5fRE0
[Android Apps and Games] thelous:
ok, heres tutorial for everyone else who has error opening apk. install 3rd party apk installer from google play and it should install fine. it seems like app wont work on google chrome?
[Android Apps and Games] SEVENDev:
This is strange behavior. I will try and replicate this and create a custom build to help if possible. Settings should be able to handle disabling Device Administrator on its own but our app may be able to do something to prevent this. I will update here. If you would like you can also send a bug report to our team and we can update you via email.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
I wonder why this is happening. I'll see if it's still occurring on our next upload.
[Android Apps and Games] thelous:
app auto downloaded update and it installed fine without 3rd party apps.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Good to hear.
[Android Apps and Games] krazekid7:
The latest beta fix a lot of issues. For one, sync for Reddit works again and all ads are blocked in of YouTube.!

There is one issues though, you guys still haven't​ changed the link to OGYouTube to the official link!

Here it is: http://ogmods.net/home/ogyoutube
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Oh thanks for the reminder! I forgot to pass that on.
[Android Apps and Games] andrew.mackew:
Did I miss the download link?

Anyone could please point me out to a working link?

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
https://xdaforums.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=24148

Should be right here! Were you going off the link in the OP?
[Android Apps and Games] andrew.mackew:
I got this message:

404 Not Found

nginx
[Android Apps and Games] saigon66:
Adclear dont block Terrarium TV ad ...!!!
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
That's really odd! I can't seem to replicate it on my end. You can also try our website.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Can you send us a connection report through the app with a screenshot of the ad? Our team will be able to contact you directly there.
[Android Apps and Games] michele955:
Adblock works with YouTube app on nougat?
[Android Apps and Games] Adam1422:
AdClear and Samsung Secure Folder

I cant get the VPN to work with this app installed in my secure folder for samsung? Can this be fixed?
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Yes, it should work now. We previously recommended OGYouTube while we optimized performance on other apps.
[Android Apps and Games] ranwej:
Do you have any plan to use KNOX instead of VPN service on Samsung devices? I know it will work only on Samsung devices, but user base is large and KNOX method seems to be better than VPN. There are so far only two apps which use this method, ADHELL (free open source) and DISCONNECT PRO (paid).
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Not at this time, but it is an interesting idea.
[Android Apps and Games] ewokuk:
Would also be interested in this, dont want to use a vpn system, they always slow things down, use up resources and prevent me actually using a vpn.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
I understand your hesitation with using a VPN. They're just not as stable as they are on desktops across the board. That's certainly the goal we set out to accomplish with AdClear. We do have a sizable amount of Samsung users, so it's not completely out of the question for us to take a look at it with expansion ideas.
[Android Apps and Games] ewokuk:
With the VPN it isn't just the stability (not sure why a purely local VPN would have any stability issues?), it's the resources, VPN encryption is very CPU intensive, plus the irritating VPN icon that can't be removed without disabling all notifications system wide and the inability to use my own VPN.

Of course if you could use the KNOX firewall instead then you would get a load of NEW samsung users too ;)

So far unfortunately not impressed with adhell or disconnect pro, they work, but both are letting through too many ads. I need to try AdClear and AdGuard and see how much extra battery they use.
[Android Apps and Games] *Detection*:
Samsung user here too, would like to see a pure KNOX adblocker that is not created purely for ad providers to pay them off to allow certain ads through like Adhell and Disconnect Pro do

Adblocker is only an adblocker if it blocks ALL ads, and allows manual input of more adlists/urls which neither of the others do

Adchoices is one of the main providers and they are whitelisted in adhell and DP
[Android Apps and Games] ewokuk:
So THATS why I see a few ads getting through. home screen of CM browser has ads all over the bottom of it. It isnt letting through as many ads as I first thought though.

But at the moment its a choice of VPN method, which I dont want to use, or adhell/disconnect pro which let some ads through still. I still prefer to have a few ads get through than use the vpn way.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Oh sorry, I should have clarified about the stability of the VPN being the Android functionality rather than our local proxy. A lot of apps and sites just fall apart with the functionality turned on. That's just true for every app that uses it, while VPNs on computers have really become fantastic the past few years (credits to OpenVPN and Cisco among others). This isn't to say we find our product inferior at all, just that we want to be at the forefront of fleshing that out on mobile devices. Google makes that significantly harder with each OS update.

The resources are certainly a problem as well, but that's something we are making significant headway on from month to month. Another problem caused by Android is that the VPN distorts any battery monitor's accuracy because of ow it monitors traffic. If you try AdClear out, it will appear like it's eating a significant amount of the battery, while other apps' footprints will decrease. Having said that, AdClear will have an effect on battery, but again, we're confident that won't be the case for too much longer. You can see the conundrum I'm in as a marketer because there's no way to inform every new user about this, lol.

We are looking into Knox at the moment, actually. It's just very preliminary
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
It seems that a lot of other ad blockers are transitioning into being an ad network or having acceptable ads. That's something I can promise we wouldn't do. We exclude some apps to guarantee privacy (banking, health) but we would never go into agreement with ad servers.

I understand your hesitation with using a VPN. We're always improving our methods (and we're always free!) if you want to test us out from time to time. We also have browser extensions for Samsung and Firefox that work well.
[Android Apps and Games] ewokuk:
Interesting comment there, care to spill the beans on something? :p I am free to beta test it ;)
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Haha, it too is preliminary. We just see the things we need to do moving forward to continue making dents in it. It's like chopping wood.
[Android Apps and Games] miten_sheth:
Where did the file go from the download link?

It says file deleted for me..
[Android Apps and Games] ShrekOpher:
The VPN works great, but I'd love to see a Knox version as well. Thanks for the good work appreciate it.
[Android Apps and Games] *Detection*:
Yep, at the minute I'm trying out Adguards VPN blocker, and up to now, no ads have gotten through, and battery drain is the same as without it running, so as all I am looking for is no ads, that'll do

Yea I think a lot of them are not really bothered about blocking ads, they're creating adblockers to scare the ad companies into paying them to whitelist their ads, it's a business for them not a hatred of ads or they'd block them all

Well as I say, atm I'm trying out Adguards VPN blocker and it's working well without any noticeable battery drain or negative effect on the phone (Other than speedtest.net app now gives me 76/80 on a 76/19 connection), but will definitely be watching this space for a KNOX release

Generally I just root and be done with it using adaway, but haven't wanted to trip KNOX to with the S7 yet, too many useful apps stop working that I use most days, like Samsung Pass, Samsung Health etc
[Android Apps and Games] zonedgold:
Its very good but not working on youtube app, even after cleaning storage of app etc etc
[Android Apps and Games] ewokuk:
You are using adguard, have you tried AdClear? So am I reading that right, speed test now thinks you can upload at 80mb instead of 19? Not sure how to read those numbers.

What confuses me slightly is I think Adhell is open source. How can an open source blocker be allowing ads through on purpose due to the ad company having paid them? Someone would simply recompile it to block those ads and have the exact same app but working better??
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Here's the page! I needed to update the link in the OP.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
I'll hopefully have an update sometime soon.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
I can't comment on Adhell, but the term open source is being very loosely used nowadays. It's definition has seemed to morphed into being about apps that release any amount of code on GitHub.
[Android Apps and Games] zonedgold:
Android Marshmallow 6.0.1
[Android Apps and Games] *Detection*:
No I haven't tried Adclear yet, my phone is currently ad clear (pun intended) and have read some people here complaining of battery drain with this one so will wait until there is a KNOX version, I would happily move over to Adclear for that

Yea it thinks I have an 80meg upload speed now on a 19meg upload connection, must be doing some weird local VPN loop or something, download speed is normal though
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Go ahead and send us a connection report through the AdClear menu so we can take a look. We're always working on YouTube.
[Android Apps and Games] colognedevil:
have anyone a download link? The File in link on first Arena deleted.

thx

Gesendet von meinem FEVER mit Tapatalk
[Android Apps and Games] SylRiel:
You can try the download page on their website. Click here.
[Android Apps and Games] miten_sheth:
Everytime the app is updated via the auto update, it stops working. I have to re download the app from xda in order to make it work.

Does anyone else face the same issue?
[Android Apps and Games] gitit20:
So now it's not blocking youtube ads any idea when this will be fixed? I like the app but seems to be working less and less as of late :(
[Android Apps and Games] oroboros74:
Mxplayer is showing ads.

Any chances of making it more friendly for Android TV?
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
That's odd. Have you tried a reboot when this happens?
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Are you on Nougat? More ads are transitioning to the new API in the past few weeks. We're putting significant resources into fixing it right now.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Yes, that's something we want to work on, as a good portion of users are also android tvs. As of now we get a lot of variation with reports on android tv.
[Android Apps and Games] PapaWangsta:
[MENTION=7253675]SEVEN_AdClear[/MENTION] The newest updates version 7 doesn't block ads anymore? So, I went back and install the older version and works like a charm.
[Android Apps and Games] miten_sheth:
It happened with me too..

I uninstalled and re-installed.. Started working fine then..

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Will try when the next update rolls out and let you know..
[Android Apps and Games] DallasBelt:
Hello! I just installed AdClear and I'm loving it! I can see that you have put a lot of effort and commitment to the project. Great FAQ and Help documentation. Ad blocking works perfect on my device :good: I have a few questions. Does AdClear work with Data Saver on (Chrome)? What does the certificate do exactly? And why AdClear doesn't work with​ Instagram? Thanks a lot!
[Android Apps and Games] Bwangster12:
Definitely experiencing this on Wifi or data. I don't have the certificate installed...

So what does this mean for 6.0 users? Is the app not worth having?
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
I will pass this on to the team and get a ticket started.

6.0 users for the time being will not be able to block encrypted ads, which from our analytics are about 24% of ads. However, we're the only non-rooted ad blocker to block encrypted ads, so AdClear will work like our competition without it (except we block in app for free).

Here's an article I wrote going into more depth about what encryption is.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Are you getting a notification that the certificate is expired? Check under the user tab under Trusted Credentials to see if you have a certificate installed, if you don't mind. This would be a big help in fixing the issue quickly.
[Android Apps and Games] Goku80:
Hi mate. Why on the new app advanced protection is disabled and when I try to enable it it turns off again.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
It appears that this is happening to several people in the thread. I know you've posted before, but I don't think you've given your specs. Could you provide your device model and OS version. I'm gonna make this a red alert ticket.
[Android Apps and Games] Goku80:
Hi sorry mate. S6 edge and running lollipop 5.1.1
[Android Apps and Games] Bwangster12:
In terms of apps, TV Portal doesn't load content at all when AdClear is running. When I disable Standard Protection, it works.

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Not for lack of trying to find it myself... but is there somewhere I can read about the differences between the Standard and Advanced Protection? I seem to be able to toggle Standard Protection, but no ability to do anything with Advanced Protection. Seems like nothing is blocked when Standard is disabled and Advanced is left enabled.
[Android Apps and Games] Zenia:
It is nothing what you can do Phone show only lock screen with pin and numbers and that it not respond to anything.And after 10 attempt it start hard reset without notification. read what developer answer (7777 its a unlock code) but it is to late